Born on a dairy farm, Gershwin was taken from his mom immediately after birth. This poor baby was scared, alone, and confused. Because he is a male and will never produce milk, he had no use to the farmer and was going to be sold as cheap meat for a mere $3.

But a kind person rescued him and brought him to a dog and cat rescue where he spent the first few days of his life making a few furry friends.

That’s when we got the call.

Gershwin making friends at the cat and dog rescue

When Hervé first met Gershwin, it struck him how trusting he was. He was desperately looking for a parental figure to care for him. It broke his heart that ten of his brothers and friends sought that same comfort and gave that same trust. But that trust was betrayed from the moment they were born and sent to slaughter just three days later.

Because he didn’t get the antibodies from his mom’s first milk, Gershwin’s immune system is compromised. He is in the hospital right now and we’re hoping to hear good news from his doctors.

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